Napoleon abdicated today, the 11th April, 1814. He had been ruler of 70 million people, 30 million of them French, the rest Spanish, Belgian, Dutch, some Italian and German. He had also ruled parts of Poland and Yugoslavia. Then he attacked Russia. After the disaster that was Russia he was outnumbered two to one by a coalition of Austrian, Prussian, Russians and Swedes at the battle of Leipzig, losing this battle. This too had come after the loss of Spain to Wellington(June 1813).
On the 31st March 1814 the Allies entered Paris. His Generals persuaded him to abdicate in favour of his 3 year old son. His 10 year Empire had come to a close.
He tried to poison himself on the 12th, but ended up vomiting and not dying. On the 29th he was on his way to exile on Elba.
He would return.
Wheel of Time Book #12 The Gathering Storm
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Are there any Wheel of Time fans out there? Book #12 is due out October 27th. I can’t wait.
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I guess I am the only one here who reads these books. You don’t know what you are missing. If you like Tolkein then you will love Jordan’s Wheel of Time series.
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Isnt that the series where the men do magic but go crazy?
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Yes, have you read any of it?
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I have and I like his ideas. Unfortunatley I dont like reading or starting a series until its OVER! although I probably will read eye of the world again. If I like it(I cant remember if I did or not) all I remember is that men cant do magic or they go crazy and die. and that women do magic but it isnt as strong.idk. I stupidly picked up pendragon, and the eragon series, and those guys arent going to finish their respective series for years!
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If you like reading a series that is finished, then try Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind. The first book is called Wizard’s First Rule. Don’t watch the television series as it is lame.
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I too am a fan of this series and yes, I have read all eleven… I am going to try not to be skeptical since Jordan is dead but I seriously doubt his predecessor will botch a good series. The 27th you say? Nice.
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Read all about it here:
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The book is out tomorrow
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I am a Wheel of Time fan as well.
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If you like those, I’d suggest George RR Martin’s books, starting with Game of Thrones.
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Would you beleive I still haven’t read Book#12 as I am re-reading the series first and I am only on Book #4.
After this I plan on re-reading Sword of Truth and then I will read Game of Thrones as others have suggested that book to me as well. -
If you like those, I’d suggest George RR Martin’s books, starting with Game of Thrones.
I tried the first 3, but they’re just so dark and grimm. It’s like, after I finish reading it, do I feel better or worse? Also (as a side note), he’s taking WAY too long and creating a few too many rabbit trails. He’s also just a little too free with killing off main characters.
This may be a little too light for you, but try some of Susan Dexter’s books. Good writing, good adventure, pretty good story. The best 2 are: “The Prince of Ill Luck” and “The Wizard’s Shadow”. I find that this author is less well known, so many people haven’t read any of her books.
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More suggestions, this is good, Do you think we should start a Sciece Fiction / Fantasy Book Forum?
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@Brain:
Would you beleive I still haven’t read Book#12 as I am re-reading the series first and I am only on Book #4.
I know the feeling.
I started reading the “Wheel of Time” series when the third book, “The Dragon Reborn” had just came out in hardback. The series was so good, that I read the first three books completely through 2-3 times before book 4 even came out. Then every time a new book would come out, I would re-read the entire series to get the story fresh in my mind before reading the newest book. I would even purchase the hardcover edition as soon as it came out and then purchase the paperback edition as well. Since I live in China, I don’t have a copy of book 12 yet, but when I can get one, I’ll probably re-read the entire series again first. :-)
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@Brain:
More suggestions, this is good, Do you think we should start a Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Forum?
Sounds good to me.
Just make sure that you spell the title correctly. :-P
I am an English teacher after all. :roll:
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Hey thanks for correcting my spelling, I can use all the help people will offer me.
Since you are the professor (which earns you my utmost respect), I will give you the honor of starting the thread.
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@Brain:
Hey thanks for correcting my spelling, I can use all the help people will offer me.
Since you are the professor (which earns you my utmost respect), I will give you the honor of starting the thread.
Well, xie xie ni! (That’s Chinese for, “Thank you.”) It’s pronounced, “Ssshee ssshee nee”.
I’ll go ahead and start a thread. Although, since it’s WAY past my bedtime here, the opening post won’t be as verbose as the topic deserves. Maybe later I’ll edit it up to my standards. 8-)
As a disclaimer, I must admit that I’m not exactly a professor, but I have taught 1 year of English classes in a Chinese university here in China. :-P
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Well, xie xie ni! (That’s Chinese for, “Thank you.”) It’s pronounced, “Ssshee ssshee nee”.
Your welcome. (That’s English for, “Your welcome.”) It’s pronounced, “Your welcome.” :-D
I will look forward to your thread. Have, or I hope you had, whatever the case may be, a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Yes, I had a great Thanksgiving holiday yesterday. It’s past midnight right now, so it’s Friday.
You have a Happy Thanksgiving too!